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Lake weeds are an important part of a lake’s eco system and a healthy water environment. However, when weeds over-grow in your lake or dock and swim area, it can make swimming or using your boat very difficult. No one wants to swim in weeds, or cast a line, only to catch a big chunk of plants. Luckily, there are easy ways to get rid of lake weeds in your dock and swim area so you can enjoy your time on the water!

Aquatic weeds come in all shapes and sizes. Most are rooted in the bottom of the lake and grow up towards the surface. These weeds are called submerged weeds, and can be treated with a variety of different aquatic herbicide options. So how do you know what weeds you have and how to treat them? Below is our list of common weed types you may find in your water and options that Lake Restoration carries to control them.

Milfoil

Eurasian Northern

There are two more common types of milfoil; Northern watermilfoil and Eurasian Watermilfoil. Northern milfoil is native to the United States and is a non-invasive plant. Eurasian Watermilfoil is non-native, and can often over grow, choking out native species of plants. Besides being native and non-native, the milfoil cousins have a few other distinct differences based on appearance. Eurasian milfoil has a reddish stem and can grow nearly 10ft in length and form dense mats. Eurasian milfoil has a more distinct leaf pattern of four finely divided leaves whorled around its stem, while Northern milfoil has a fluffier, more feather like appearance, and leaves aren’t as distinct.

How to treat: A number of herbicides will help eliminate milfoil species, including Dibrox® Herbicide, Hydrothol Granular Herbicide. 2 4 d products like our Navigate pellets and Liquid 2 4 d are great options too.

Curly-Leaf Pondweed

Curly-leaf pondweed is another common weed found in lakes. Its leaves resemble lasagna noodles and are dense and crispy-like. It has a red stem, and is considered an invasive species in the United States. It often outcompetes native plants for sunlight, since it grows thick near the surface.

Coontail is a native plant that is a great part of a water eco system. It grows near the surface, and in mid summer, it can form thick mats. It has a varied leaf pattern and often is identified by the bushy racoon “tail” at the end of the plant.

Another invasive plant common in lakes around the U.S. is hydrilla. Hydrilla is an aggressive invader with 3-8 leaves per whorl. It does have toothed leaves. It is often confused with the native plant, elodea.

There are many other types of aquatic weeds. They come in all shapes and sizes, and Lake Restoration has a solution for any of your aquatic plants! Check out all our aquatic plant solutions at LakeRestoration.com.

We are introducing new pricing for our Mizzen® Algaecide and Sapphire Bay® Blue Pond Dye. The new pricing will allow home and business owners to keep ahead of the scum levels and add a pleasing blue color to their pond, lake or water feature while getting a better value.

A Gallon of Mizzen® covers approximately half an acre for $31.00. It is also available with special bulk pricing as low as $25.95 per gallon. Mizzen® is a copper based algaecide that attacks filamentous and planktonic algae on contact. The algae will die within hours of being treated. With summer fast approaching, algal blooms can occur as frequently as every 10-14 days. By keeping a copper based algaecide on hand, you will be able to keep your scum levels under control and help prevent toxic algae from forming.

Sapphire Bay® Blue Pond Dye will add a natural looking color to your ponds or fountain and may be applied monthly for year-long beauty. Each gallon covers one acre and is available with special gallon pricing for $21.00 each gallon. Aquatic dyes are non-toxic and may be used in ponds that are used for swimming or that contain fish. Application is as easy as pouring the dye into the water. Within a few hours, the dye will quickly spread throughout the pond, lake, or water feature.

“We are happy to offer Mizzen® and Sapphire Bay® in a variety of sizes while offering a special gallon rate,” says Mary Jo Furman, Retail Sales Supervisor at Lake Restoration. “We want consumers to be able to keep their ponds beautiful all season long with minimal effort.” For those that may have a small backyard pond or water feature, Mizzen® and Sapphire Bay® are available in pints, quarts and half gallon sizes. Mizzen® and Sapphire Bay® are both manufactured by Lake Restoration, Inc. in Rogers, MN.

In addition to the bulk pricing, home owners can work with our Lake Restoration experts to custom a complete pond kit that will enhance the overall health and appearance of your pond. Both Mizzen® algaecide and Sapphire Bay®blue pond dye are included in the PONDRestore® kits, a complete pond kit that controls floating and submerged weeds, eliminates algae, reduces phosphorus and restores your pond’s health.